What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Dolgellau?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Dolgellau?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Poole to Dolgellau?

The distance between Poole and Dolgellau is 301 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Dolgellau without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Dolgellau?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Poole to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dolgellau bus from?

Poole to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dolgellau train from?

Poole to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Poole to Dolgellau is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Poole to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Poole to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Dolgellau train arrive?

Poole to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dolgellau is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Poole to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Poole to Dolgellau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
9h 41m
£114–185
Drive 198.2 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Dolgellaucar 198.2 mi
4h 52m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
12h 25m
£56–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
12h 36m

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Map of how to get from Poole to Dolgellau.

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Y Marian Mawr via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 12h 25m.

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